Attendees pose for a group photo during the launching ceremony of Long Caring's digital platform in Wan Chai, Hong Kong on Feb 2, 2024. (PROVIDED TO CHINA DAILY)
HONG KONG – Long Caring, a local charitable organization, on Friday launched its new digital platform to better reach the public with its digital community services, especially for the vulnerable people in Hong Kong.
Three flagship apps were introduced during the event organized in Wan Chai – Longcaring-Region, Longcaring-Volunteer, and Longcaring-Member.
Longcaring-Region is a voluntary work order management system. Organizations can register using the app to unlock Long Caring’s free maintenance and cleaning services.
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Individuals can register as users of Longcaring-Volunteer to engage in various voluntary social services. Qualified users can also enjoy exclusive membership benefits after registering Longcaring-Member.
The digital platform seeks to assist the grassroots community governance of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government, said Zhang Wei, general manager of CR Longdation, a property management arm of state-owned conglomerate China Resources.
Zhang Wei, general manager of CR Longdation, speaks during the launching ceremony of Long Caring's digital platform in Wan Chai, Hong Kong on Feb 2, 2024. (PROVIDED TO CHINA DAILY)
Harnessing the power of digitalization and cutting-edge technologies, the platform aims to forge strong connections between residents, volunteers, and Long Caring, while igniting a wave of innovation and vibrancy within the realm of social services, he added.
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Delivering superior services to Hong Kong residents has perennially served as the bedrock and launchpad for Long Caring, added Zhang.
Officials, lawmakers, business representatives, and members of charity and social work bodies attended the event.
Established in 2022 with the support of CR Longdation, Long Caring has so far organized over 600 activities benefiting more than 40,000 residents.
